Drunk Crew Causes 30% Pay Cut For A Major Airline CEO

Japan Airlines has ordered a temporary 30% pay cut for CEO Mitsuko Tottori after an internal incident involving crew and alcohol policy violations. The episode surfaced when pre-duty checks found at least one crew member unfit for duty due to alcohol, delaying JL252 from Hiroshima to Haneda. An internal review determined two crew members exceeded allowed alcohol limits during a layover, triggering additional disciplinary actions. The airline said it would tighten enforcement with broader rules affecting frontline staff and senior management. Tottori accepted the 30% cut for two months, while other executives face 10% to 20% reductions. Safety and operations leadership were targeted alongside frontline staff as part of accountability measures.